What is/are Testosterone Buccal?
TESTOSTERONE is the main male hormone. It supports normal male traits such as muscle growth, facial hair, and deep voice. This medicine is used in males to treat low testosterone levels. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
What should I tell my health care providers before I take Testosterone?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions: breast cancer diabetes heart disease kidney disease liver disease lung disease prostate cancer, enlargement an unusual or allergic reaction to testosterone, soy proteins, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives this drug is not for use in females.
How should I use Testosterone?
Patients should read and understand how to use medicine. Follow the directions given to you by your doctor or health care professional. This medicine is placed on the gums in the mouth. Take your medicine at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed.
A patient information sheet for the product will be given with each prescription and refill. Read this sheet carefully each time. The sheet may change frequently.
Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of testosterone in children. Special care may be needed.
Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of testosterone contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.
Note: This medicine is only for you. Do not share testosterone with others.
What if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.
What may interact with Testosterone?
Medicines for diabetes medicines that treat or prevent blood clots like warfarin oxyphenbutazone propranolol steroid medicines like prednisone or cortisone. This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care providers a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.
What side effects may I notice from Testosterone?
Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible: allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue breast enlargement breathing problems changes in mood, especially anger, depression, or rage dark urine general ill feeling or flu-like symptoms gum blister light-colored stools loss of appetite, nausea nausea, vomiting right upper belly pain stomach pain swelling of ankles too frequent or persistent erections trouble passing urine or change in the amount of urine unusually weak or tired yellowing of the eyes or skin.
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome): acne altered, bitter taste change in sex drive or performance dry mouth gum irritation, pain, swelling headache.
This list may not describe all possible side effects.
What should I watch for while using Testosterone?
Visit your doctor or health care professional for regular checks on your progress. They will need to check the level of testosterone in your blood.
Regularly check your gums where testosterone is applied. If you find anything unusual, tell your doctor.
Check that testosterone is still in place after you brush your teeth, use mouthwash, eat, or drink.
This medicine may affect blood sugar levels. If you have diabetes, check with your doctor or health care professional before you change your diet or the dose of your diabetic medicine.
This drug is banned from use in athletes by most athletic organizations.
Where should I keep Testosterone?
Keep out of the reach of children. This medicine can be abused. Keep your medicine in a safe place to protect it from theft. Do not share testosterone with anyone. Selling or giving away testosterone is dangerous and against the law. Store at room temperature between 20 and 25 degrees C (68 and 77 degrees F). Do not use medicine from a damaged blister package. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
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